While it’s a common misconception that the word “golf” is an acronym for “gentlemen only, ladies forbidden,” it’s certainly not surprising that many people believed it. After all, golf has a long history of excluding women from the sport, with several golf clubs and courses in the late 19th century even banning membership of female golfers.
Luckily, the times have changed, and the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) makes it that much easier for female golfers to compete for prize money. And let’s not forget the very talented seven women who even qualified to compete in the PGA, alongside their male counterparts.
Today, women’s golf is as exciting as ever, and these 10 female golfers helped pave the path to its success.
